Something Beautiful by Sharon Dennis Wyeth

Something Beautiful (1998), written by Sharon Dennis Wyeth & illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet, was a wonderful story. The drawings are very nice. In fact, the little girl on the cover, the title character, actually looks like a little girl in my daughter’s class. I bought this book because it reminds me of the children [...]

A Review Of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button

I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons last night. It was one of the best movies I’ve ever seen in my life. The acting was splendid, and the make-up was absolutely wonderful. *** Brad Pitt simply amazes me. He totally becomes whatever character he is playing. He is an amazing actor. I don’t think [...]

Book Snob No More!

Yes, dear readers. I have to admit that I am a former book snob. I used to be I am one of those people who look down my nose on great literature being made into movies. Nope. Upon second thought, I realized that I still do not like the thought of great books being made [...]

Goodbye 2008! Hello 2009!

Well, I didn’t think that this day would ever get here. It’s finally here. December 31, 2008. I cannot believe how much I’ve grown and experienced this year. Last year at this time I was wishing for 2007 to end and 2008 to begin, in hope that the new year would be totally different from [...]

Bad News Regarding My R.I.C.A. Results

Well, as the title suggests, I just received my unofficial scores by e-mail and I did not pass. I am a little bit disappointed but I didn’t study at all. So, the next time I take it I will actually study.

Anxiously Awaiting My R.I.C.A. Results!

Well, today is the day that I get my results from the R.I.C.A. I hope I passed because I don’t want to take it again. If I do, maybe next time I’ll actually study for it.

Getting Down To Business…

Now, that I’ve had a week’s downtime, I am ready to begin on the work that I have planned. I am going to make at least a month’s lesson plans in: ELD Math, and Open Court Voyager is scripted so I don’t need to make any plans for that. I do, however, have to go [...]

Master Of My Domain!

Remember that Seinfeld episode where Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, & George were all trying to be Master of their respective domains. Well, I want to be Master of my domain, but not that domain. The domain that I’m talking about, the one that I want to be Master of, is Me. I’m talking about being Master [...]

Well, Christmas Is Over!

Yes, Christmas is over. It won’t be back for another year. I hate to see Christmas end. It is my favorite time of year. Even though there is so much negativity, that negativity is outweighed by the good. The good feelings will last for at least another 6 days. After New Years, it starts again. [...]

Merry Christmas!!!

I hope everyone is having a Merry Christmas! I am on my way to have Christmas breakfast with my in-laws. After that I will come back home and fix the dressing and sweet potato w/marshmallow casserole. Have a great day and enjoy your time with your friends and family.

I Love The Holidays, But…

I do not love: rudeness the crazy driving the crazy parking soooo many people All of the above are my pet peeves any time of the year. It’s just worse around the holidays. So, it’s a good thing that I finished my shopping early. I just wish that I didn’t have to go out all [...]

Making Rooom for Something New!

I am so happy that vacation is finally here. NOW, I can do something that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time- I can spring fall clean my house. I’ve gotten off to a rip roaring start. I totally cleaned up my room and changed it around. It had been the same for [...]

How Do You Spell Gont?

How do you spell gon’t? That’s what one of my students asked me in response to me telling him to write an apology letter to me for his behavior yesterday. Well, why don’t you tell me what you’re trying to say. I’m trying to say that I’m gont to be good today. Oh, okay, the [...]

Good Things That Happened To Me Today!

Here’s what good thing happened to me today: My Principal told me today that I am doing a great job. It felt so good to hear that. I had a party and barely had to pay for anything. I lost my ATM card so my assistant paid for the pizza. The parents brought: chips, apple [...]

I Feel Like A Chocolate Popsicle!

It is so cold here in L.A. Since I am native to L.A. I am not used to this. When the thermometer even comes close to 60°, I am so cold. So, now that the thermometer has dipped below 50°, close to 40°, I am going out of my mind. I’ve been looking like an [...]

Ice On My Windshield!

As I was leaving this morning, I was so surprised when I turned on my windshield wipers to clear my windshield like I usually do. Well, I turned them on and waited. When the windshield didn’t clear I was left wondering why. Well, I got my answer when I went to the front of my [...]

Not Usually Like This…

I have been very short with my students today. I am so short with them because they do not follow directions. The only thing they needed to do was copy something off the board. It should have taken about 10-12 minutes, but it ended up taking about 25 minutes. I know how my class is, [...]

I Feel Better Now!

One of the teachers that I work with came up to me and told me that she thinks I am doing a wonderful job with the children. Because before I came, special ed kids were totally out of control. I feel so much better now. I was feeling down just a minute ago. I was [...]

The Newest Meme!

Copied this from Morocco’s site: theommydiaries.wordpress.com 1. What is your occupation right now?? Teacher/ 2nd-5th grade special ed 2. What color are your socks right now? Black 3. What are you listening to right now?? The pitter patter of my daughter’s little stinky feet 4. What was the last thing that you ate? A school [...]

Twice The Amount, But Still Alright!

Well, today I had 10 students, which is twice the amount of Monday, but it’s still alright. Since my class is split into two groups, sometimes three, it like I only have 5 students anyway. When it rains, some students are calm. However, there’s the flipside with those “other” students who just plain act a [...]

Five Students!

I love the rain. Today I only had five students. It was five of the best students too. I did have Nu but he’s just silly. He loves to laugh, so I make sure he does that all day instead of letting him get the chance to misbehave. Today was a great day. Thank goodness [...]

I Made It!

It’s been a long past couple of weeks, but they are finished. I can’t believe that I made it through. I know I’ve said this before but I honestly did not think I would make it through. My mind was so bogged down. I couldn’t think straight. I knew that once I could get my [...]

Today Is Friday!

Today is Friday! Today is Friday! Today is Friday! Yes, people, today is Friday! Now, I can finally get some sleep.

Not My Responsibility!

A couple of my students literally live right across the street from the school but do not make it to school on time to eat. The school nurse used to have extra food in her office, but doesn’t anymore. So, if I don’t have any snacks in the classroom they are hungry and out of [...]

Almost Over!

Today is Thursday. Oh, how I wish it were Friday. I am just not present today. I have been neglecting my lesson plans because of my work @ school. I simply cannot wait to finish. At least it’s almost over! Only 6 more months and I ain’t never going back to school again. I gotta’ [...]

Classroom Management Systems That’s Working For Me

My classroom, for the most part, runs pretty smoothly. One of the ways that I keep the calm is by using Lakeshore money. It’s two-fold. I use it for my classroom management system and I also use it to teach math by making it less stressful and fun. It has been a resounding success. At [...]

Today

Today, I accomplished absolutely nothing in regard to my classwork. I expected to be finishing up tonight. It turns out I will be finishing up tomorrow. I hate doing last minute work. What I did accomplish today is getting in a great nap. When I came home, my body told me to go to sleep. [...]

Up Late!

I’m up late braiding Phillises’ hair and other small errands. Hope I don’t fall asleep tomorrow. Until next time people!

Sesame Street. org

A while back, in August, someone by the name of Rene Barone contacted me and asked me to spread the word about sesamestreet.org. I don’t know how I overlooked the e-mail, but I just opened it and checked out the site. I found it very easy to navigate. There are videos & games. The games [...]

Well, I’m Glad The Week’s Over!

I just returned from taking the R.I.C.A. It wasn’t bad at all. If I had actually studied, I would definitely have aced it. I have to wait to see if I passed it. I hope I did because even though it wasn’t that bad, it was too long. It took me 3 hours and 5 [...]

Congratulations Mathew!

Mathew Needleman, creator of Open Court Resources, and author of Creating Lifelong Learners has been nominated for EDUBLOG’S Best Individual Blog and BestTeacher Blog of the Year. Congratulations Mathew. I hope you win.

AEMP Training

Went to AEMP training today and was filled to the brim with strategies and information to use with my students. I am so excited. I spoke with Dr. Noma LeMoine, the director of AEMP. She is wonderful. I wish that I could spend a little bit more time with her and pick her brain. She [...]

The Week Is Almost Over!

Two I.E.P.s. One held, one cancelled and rescheduled for Friday. I got an extension on the paper for my 2nd class. The paper for the 2nd class is due on Wednesday + an ethnographic lesson plan. I’m updating my professional development paper to Livetext in a minute, along with my last lesson plan. Now, all [...]

I Accomplished A Little More Today!

Well, last night, I had my last meeting with my University supervisor. After that was finished I came home and completed all of the Report Cards. Today I held three parent conferences, completed the paperwork for the two I.E.P.s that I will hold tomorrow, and managed to finish one of the three assignments yet to [...]

My Schedule For This Week

Happy December y’all! The month is just beginning, now let it end!! I have tooo much to do this month. But, once it’s finished, it’s finished! Due this week: Final meeting with University Supervisor today Report cards (last week) Final Self-Assessment for Fieldwork due Tuesday 15-20 page paper for my 2nd class on Wednesday Ethnographic [...]